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Substantial & Marcus D (Bop Alloy): 'The Sub Way' ft. Precious Joubert

SUBSTANTIAL & MARCUS D (BOP ALLOY) 
THE SUB WAY
FEATURING PRECIOUS JOUBERT
PRODUCED BY MARCUS D

SECOND SINGLE OFF UPCOMING EP, PRESENT, DROPPING MAY 27TH

On this second single from Substantial's upcoming EP with fellow Bop Alloy producer Marcus D, the Maryland rhymespitter raps about the path of life. We all have a different path to travel, and the right way is not neccessarily set in stone. Sub cleverly weaves​ together​ the story of ​his journey with​ ​the various train stops​ he grew up near in​ ​​the DMV area and later in New Y​ork​ City​​.​ Not everyone will take "The Sub Way"... we all have to find our own way. Present - The EP drops May 27th. https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/present http://www.twitter.com/iamsubstantial http://www.twitter.com/marcusd http://www.twitter.com/bopalloy

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: BANDCAMP | SOUNDCLOUD

On this second single from Substantial's upcoming EP, Present with fellow Bop Alloy producer Marcus D, the Maryland rhymespitter raps about the path of life. Sub cleverly weave togethe the story of is journey wit he various train stop he grew up near i he DMV area and later in New York City. The Sub Way, also features DMV area songstress, Precious Joubert of Sound of the City. 

We all have a different path to travel, and the right way is not necessarily set in stone. Not everyone will take "The Sub Way"... we all have to find our own way.

Present [EP] drops May 27th. Pre order yours today on Bandcamp.

 

SUBSTANTIAL & BOP ALLOY SNAPBACKS BACK IN STOCK!

SUBSTANTIAL | BOP ALLOY
 

CONNECT WITH SUBSTANTIAL:
Official Web Site | Facebook | Instagram


CONNECT WITH MARCUS D:
Official Web Site | Facebook


CONNECT WITH BOP ALLOY:
Official Web Site | Facebook

TWITTER HANDLES:
@iamsubstantial | @marcusd | @bopalloy | @HiPNOTT

Substantial & Marcus D (Bop Alloy): Party With Purpose [New Single Off Upcoming EP, Present]

SUBSTANTIAL & MARCUS D (BOP ALLOY)
PARTY WITH PURPOSE
FEATURING STEPH THE SAPPHIC SONGSTRESS
PRODUCED BY MARCUS D

Download/Stream: BANDCAMP | SOUNDCLOUD

FIRST SINGLE OFF UPCOMING EP, PRESENT, DROPPING MAY 27TH

After releasing EPs with both The Other Guys (The Past...) and Algorythm (Always), Substantial 
prepares for the upcoming release of his full length LP The Past Is Always Present In The Future with this latest EP, Present, produced by fellow Bop Alloy producer Marcus D.

Kicking things off is the first single, Party With Purpose featuring Steph the Sapphic Songstress on vocals. Pre-orders for the EP are available now on Bandcamp. Present drops on May 27th. Cover art painting by Lionel Frazier White III.

Substantial & Marcus D (Bop Alloy) 'Better To Give' Tour

SUBSTANTIAL & MARCUS D
AS BOP ALLOY

BETTER TO GIVE TOUR

In two weeks, Substantial embarks on another adventure out west with Marcus D. The Better To Give Tour starts in Seattle, WA on March 23rd and ends in Los Angeles, CA on March 30th. The guys will be joined by Seattle MC, LaRue and LA beatsmith Trebles and Blues. 

The theme of this tour is music and musicians with a message who back their creations and words with action. During this outing, Substantial will be volunteering and collaborating with Today's Future Sound at Encinal High School in Alameda, CA for a writing and production workshop. 

 3/23 - Rendezvous - Seattle, WA
3/24 - 1230 Room - Olympia, WA
3/26 - Honey Hive Gallery - San Francisco, CA
3/27 - 924 Gilman - Berkeley, CA
3/28 - Encinal High School - Alameda, CA* 
*Private Event
3/30 - Lock & Key - Los Angeles, CA

 This tour will also feature exclusive merchandise. Check out the official Bop Alloy Snapback below! The lid features cover art from their debut album Substantial and Marcus D are Bop Alloy. This will exclusively be available at each of the events starting March 23rd. Show up and grab yours while supplies last.

Need another reason to attend? Of course not, but here you go... Sub and Marcus will also be performing new music from their new EP Present which drops next month on HiPNOTT Records. Pre-orders will be available VERY soon so stay tuned.

TWITTER HANDLES: @iamsubstantial | @marcusd | @bopalloy | @HiPNOTT

[NEW MUSIC] Substantial - 360 Degrees f. Gods'Illa (Prod by The Other Guys) + Holiday Vid Card

SUBSTANTIAL
"360 DEGREES"
FEATURING GODS'ILLA
PRODUCED BY THE OTHER GUYS

NEW SINGLE OFF UPCOMING
HiPNOTT RECORDS COMPILATION

This winter, HiPNOTT Records has gathered our team of artists to give our fans a compilation of previously unreleased music for this holiday season.  The compilation will be available for free download December 24th as our holiday gift to you. Until then, we will leak a few new tracks from the set along with accompanying video holiday cards from our artists.

First up is a new joint from Substantial, featuring new HiPNOTT signees Gods'Illa and produced by The Other Guys. Stream/download it below and view Substantial's personal holiday video message to you.

STREAM / DOWNLOAD

ALSO AVAILABLE: Bop Alloy 'Winter Breaks' on Bandcamp & Spotify

[NEW RELEASE] Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) 'Winter Breaks' (EP)

Bop Alloy Releases Holiday Project - Winter Breaks

Independent Hip Hop duo Bop Alloy will release their first holiday project on December 9, 2014. In February 2014, Bop Alloy was able to fund their 2nd LP, ‘Another Day in the Life of...’ using Kickstarter. The initial goal of the project was $7000. They more than doubled that amount in under one month and issued stretch goals, one of which included a holiday EP which would become ‘Winter Breaks’.

‘Winter Breaks’ compiles 6 sonically vintage Hip Hop tracks. Producer, Marcus D handles the live instrumentation mixes masterfully while infusing jazz, soul and a pinch of Afro beat samples. Lyrically, Substantial touches on the personal, social, and economical effects of the Holiday season, using thoughtful lyricism, wit, and a variety of flows to paint a different portrait of Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s.

“I wanted to do something that wasn’t a traditional Christmas/Holiday album. I celebrate Kwanzaa as well and I set out to make songs that give you a peek into this underexposed, wonderful world”, says Substantial.

“Regardless of how you celebrate, what you celebrate, and/or who you celebrate it with, this is the best time of year, and I think ‘Winter Breaks’ embodies that sentiment without the cliche "holiday raps factor”, says Marcus D. The ‘Winter Breaks’ EP is sure to be the only holiday music you’ll be playing from now through February.

Track Listing*

  1. Let The Flakes Fall Where They May

  2. Hottest Christmas On Record

  3. Resolutions Per Minute

  4. Spent

  5. Longing for Nia

  6. A Celebration

*All songs written, produced by Substantial & Marcus D 

Available at 
bopalloy.bandcamp.com/album/winter-breaks

About Bop Alloy 
Bop Alloy, comprised of Maryland emcee, Substantial and Seattle, WA producer, Marcus D, have become a staple in today’s international Jazz Hop scene. Baritone vocals, fluid flows, and honest lyrics over hypnotic melodies and pounding drums define the Bop Alloy sound. Together and individually, they have collaborated with the likes of Nujabes, Royce Da 5’9”, Kool Herc, Oddisee, Emancipator, CunninLynguists, Shing02, Choklate, and Kenichiro Nishihara. Bop Alloy’s ‘Another day in the life of...’ was released in April 2014 and features GRAMMY nominated Singer/Songwriter, Carolyn Malachi, Cise Star (of CYNE), and Pismo.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
BOP ALLOY LINKS & CONTACTS
Twitter: @BopAlloy
Facebook: Facebook.com/BopAlloy

[MUSIC] Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) - Autumn Leaves f. Pismo

From Another Day in the Life of... AVAILABLE NOW: https://bopalloy.bandcamp.com/album/another-day-in-the-life-of With Fall in full swing, it's only fitting that Substantial & Marcus D officially release their latest single, Autumn Leaves. Guest vocals from the always soulful Pismo, add the perfect touch to this Autumn anthem while Marcus D's stellar production sonically captures the coolness and brilliant colors of the season. Substantial's lyrics, inspired by Gordon Park's book To Smile In Autumn, talk about setting new goals after reaching those from his youth as his life approaches the Autumn years. It’s like I reached that point where many folk lives get froze Instead I’m busy living most of my childhood goals Never stagnant, forever I’ll strive for more This elevator’s barely above the bottom floor Autumn Leaves is from Bop Alloy's critically acclaimed 2nd album, Another Day in the Life of... if you're a vinyl record enthusiast, you'll be happy to know that the duo recently released a Limited Edition EP version on 12" vinyl. Pick up your copy today and don't forget, there's more Bop Alloy right around the corner. The Winter Breaks Digital-Only EP drops this December 2014.

Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D)

Autumn Leaves

featuring Pismo
Produced by Marcus D

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify

From Another Day in the Life of...
AVAILABLE NOW
CD | DIGITAL | STREAM | VINYL

With Fall in full swing, it's only fitting that Substantial & Marcus D officially release their latest single, Autumn Leaves. Guest vocals from the always soulful Pismo, add the perfect touch to this Autumn anthem while Marcus D's stellar production sonically captures the coolness and brilliant colors of the season. Substantial's lyrics, inspired by Gordon Park's book To Smile In Autumn, talk about setting new goals after reaching those from his youth as his life approaches the Autumn years.

It’s like I reached that point where many folk lives get froze
Instead I’m busy living most of my childhood goals
Never stagnant, forever I’ll strive for more
This elevator’s barely above the bottom floor

Autumn Leaves is from Bop Alloy's critically acclaimed 2nd album, Another Day in the Life of... if you're a vinyl record enthusiast, you'll be happy to know that the duo recently released Limited Edition EP version on 12" vinyl. Pick up your copy today and don't forget, there's more Bop Alloy right around the corner. The Winter Breaks  Digital-Only EP drops this December 2014.